Forest Canopy

Join us for an amazing experience among the trees!

The forest canopy is a rarely explored ecosystem home to a vast array of life. During this immersive lesson, students will become eye-level with the treetops on the VINS Forest Canopy Walk. Students will leave this lesson with a better understanding of the forest from the ground to the canopy, and how each layer and the organisms within those layers play an important role in the health of the entire forest.

Our field trip will include a 60-80 minute guided program including an introduction to the topic of Forest Canopy, active exploration of the Forest Canopy Walk, in depth investigation and a chance for students to reflect upon what they learned. In addition to the guided lesson you will have the opportunity to experience a live bird presentation, visit our trails and exhibits, and enjoy lunch on our grounds.

FYI: As of right now, Masks are required in all indoor spaces at the Nature Center, regardless of your vaccination status.* This may change over the next few weeks. We will keep you posted closer to the date. Our visit will be outside the whole time, so this should not effect us much.